US Bridges

West Camp Road over 87IX RTE I87

Poor

Ulster County, New York · 1.4 MI NW of Cementon · Structure no. 000000005515610

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2017 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

West Camp Road over 87IX RTE I87 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Camp Road over 87IX RTE I87 in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2037. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Camp Road
Crosses87IX RTE I87
Location1.4 MI NW of Cementon
CountyUlster County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.13912, -73.94946
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2017)
Projected traffic171 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Camp Road over 87IX RTE I87 built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Camp Road over 87IX RTE I87 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does West Camp Road over 87IX RTE I87 carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Camp Road over 87IX RTE I87?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Camp Road over 87IX RTE I87?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.